MONROE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE/RSVP CATERERS
4838 Highway Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida, 32254
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; multiple items in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 46-52F. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 48F at end of inspection. Cheese sauce, cooked noodles, house made banana pudding, house made beer batter, house made bleu cheese dressing, cooked collared greens (47-52F - Cold Holding) Ambient walk-in cooler temperature (48F) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: At callback observed raw bacon cold holding at 51F. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler is 45F. Person in charge stated all hot held meats were recently placed in walk-in cooler at end of shift. Person in charge stated someone is coming to service walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at drain in rear of establishment under three compartment sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep shelf near food items under primary cook station. Employee discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors at drain under drink machine in right common area. Soiled walls around cook station near expo window. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station in primary cook line. Soiled hood filters above cook station on secondary cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pan of sliced cheeses in walk-in cooler with date marker of 9/20. **Warning**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket and then handle food items. Instructor educated proper glove changing procedures. **Warning**
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed one shell egg in reach in cooler at end of cook line cracked with exposed yolk. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; multiple items in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 46-52F. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 48F at end of inspection. Cheese sauce, cooked noodles, house made banana pudding, house made beer batter, house made bleu cheese dressing, cooked collared greens (47-52F - Cold Holding) Ambient walk-in cooler temperature (48F) **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; multiple items in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 46-52F. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 48F at end of inspection. Cheese sauce, cooked noodles, house made banana pudding, house made beer batter, house made bleu cheese dressing, cooked collared greens (47-52F - Cold Holding) Ambient walk-in cooler temperature (48F) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of chafing fuel on back prep table stored on and next to food contact surfaces.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed house bibb with splitter with no back flow preventers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed; six racks of ribs in walk-in cooler at temperature of 123-133F. Employee stated ribs are cooked, then wrapped in plastic wrap, then covered with aluminum foil, and finally moved to walk-in cooler. Employee stated ribs were cooked one hour prior. Cooked brisket covered with aluminum foil at 129F employee stated was cooked an hour prior. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 48F. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety food items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Ambient walk-in cooler temperature (48F) Cooked brisket (127F - Cooling) Cooked ribs (123-133F - Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soiled can opener blades stored on bottom rack of prep shelf in back area near rear hand wash sink. Ovens on secondary cook line with debris build up. Smoker near dish machine area with debris and grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner hanging on side of hand wash sink at in dish machine area. Employee moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).